Luna Collection Akoya Pearl Station Necklace in white gold
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Luna Collection Akoya Pearl Necklace

ItemLuna-AK6585-1618WG

$1,325.00

Metal 14K White Gold
Size 16-18 Inch Adjustable
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This strand

Matched by hand, then made for you

Pearl size
6.5-8.5 mm
Grade
AAA
Pearl type
Akoya
Origin
Japan
Clasp
14K White Gold
Stringing
Double-knotted silk

Akoya grading

What AAA means on this strand

Our akoya grades consider luster, shape, surface, nacre and matching together, and luster is what they turn on. There is no universal akoya standard, so AAA means different things at different companies and the letters alone are not worth much. Ours is an internal standard.

  • ABright luster that goes hazy at the edges. Round to near round, 75 to 85% clean, with thin nacre.
  • AA+Bright, with the edge of a reflection nearly sharp. Round, 85 to 95% clean, with medium nacre.
  • AAAThis piece. Bright and sharp. Round, 95% clean or better, with visibly thick nacre and close matching.
  • HanadamaCertified in Japan by an independent laboratory, then selected by us from the upper end of that range. Hanadama is a quality range rather than a single level, so two certified strands can differ considerably.
Read the full grading standards

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This necklace is crafted with seven lustrous AAA Akoya Pearls ranging in size from 6.5-8.5 mm on a 14k gold fine cable chain with lobster clasp closure.

Akoya pearls are known for their perfect round shape and unmistakable luster unique to pearls grown in the cold coastal waters of Japan. The finest pearls from this region are known for their mirror-like luster and smooth surfaces

For decades we have been working with the same family-run farms in Japan. These families understand our rigorous grading standards and select pearls specifically for us. They ensure the pearls we offer fall within the top range of the AAA category. This is something we know you'll appreciate the moment you open the box.

Before you decide

We can show you the pearls first

The pearls are here in our Los Angeles office. Before you buy anything, we will photograph and film the exact strand we would use for your necklace and send you the photos and video.

We knot to order, so you may see the pearls before they have been strung and clasped.

What you will see

Photos and a video of the exact strand we would use for your necklace.

We hold the exact pearls we photograph for you for 48 hours while you decide.

We usually reply within one business day, Monday through Friday.

The same on everything we sell

What you can count on before you look at a single pearl

We do our own buying

We do not outsource our buying, and we do not pick from someone else's catalog. Every pearl we sell is sourced, inspected and bought by us, from the growers, producers and dealers we have worked with for decades.

Made in Los Angeles

Matched and finished by our own team rather than pulled off a shelf, and still out the door within one business day.

Graded to our own standard

There is no universal pearl grading standard. Ours is internal, applied the same way across everything we sell, and luster is what it turns on.

Included with purchase

It arrives ready to give, or to keep

  • Certificate of authenticity

    Individually prepared, stating the origin, quality and characteristics of your purchase.

  • Presentation box and pouch

    For presenting it and for keeping it safe between wearings.

  • Care kit

    A polishing cloth and instructions for keeping the nacre bright.

From people who bought it

What owners say about this necklace

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

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Beautiful necklace

"This was my first new Akoya pearl purchase; I’ve only ever bought vintage items. The glow of the pearls is comparable to my vintage Mikimotos (which date to when Mikimoto cultured their own pearls). The design is such a unique spin on the classic station/tin cup necklace — I love the “oomph” of the larger pearls on the dainty chain, and the spacing is perfect. Pearl Paradise’s customer service is out of this world. A friend recently bought designer jewelry that is much more expensive than this item, and it arrived in a soft pouch made of thin fabric. Pearl Paradise sent this (much less expensive) necklace inside a stiff envelope-style protective covering that is covered in thick, soft fabric, which includes snaps to keep the necklace in place; this was placed inside a nice box, with an elasticized ribbon to hold it together. The shipping envelope had “P. Paradise” as the sender, which is a good choice for security. Everything about this necklace — the design, packaging, and shipping — indicates it was made and sent by people who make very intentional, customer-oriented choices. I’ll absolutely be back for another item soon!"

— Milly (5/5)

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